New Zealand's fifth Open Government Partnership (OGP) National Action Plan is currently in development.
The OGP is a multilateral initiative which promotes the principles of open government. These are transparency, citizen participation and public accountability.
The key element of OGP membership is to prepare a ‘National Action Plan’ which contains commitments to advance open government. New Zealand has been a member since 2013 and has submitted 4 National Action Plans so far.
The Minister for the Public Service leads OGP in New Zealand. The Public Service Commission (the Commission) supports the Minister in this role.
Message from the Minister for the Public Service
New Zealanders deserve a government they can trust – one that’s open, transparent and accountable in everything it does.
These are not just buzz words – they are principles I believe in and am committed to putting into practice.
I’m pleased to announce that New Zealand will shortly begin development of our fifth National Action Plan under the Open Government Partnership. Cabinet has asked me to lead this process and I’m looking forward to hearing your ideas.
I think the best way to start this conversation is to look at the four key focus areas in the Public Service Commission’s integrity action plan. They are:
- Resetting expected standards and improving agency practice;
- Strengthening conflict of interest management;
- Improving how complaints are handled; and
- Advancing our commitments to reduce corruption and fraud
These priorities align closely with the principles of open government – and I will be using them to guide our consultation to shape the next National Action Plan.
For me, integrity, transparency and public trust are not just ideals – they are the foundation of good government. And that is what we are here to deliver.
Hon Judith Collins KC
Minister for the Public Service
You can find more information about the Commission's integrity action plan below.
How to get involved
Last opportunity to provide feedback on the potential commitments and draft national action plan (NAP5).
The Commission has published a draft of NAP5. You can provide your feedback online until 8 December by emailing us on ogpnz@publicservice.govt.nz.
How to receive updates
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Provide your feedback on the draft plan
Based on discussion at the online workshops and feedback we have received directly, the Commission has created a draft version of NAP5. It is built around the following commitments:
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Commitment topic
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Review protected disclosures practice
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Develop a corruption risk assessment tool
3
Support ethical government – private sector career transitions
4
Explore options to improve transparency of senior leaders’ conflicts of interest
The draft plan is available here:
Word Doc: DRAFT New Zealand OGP NAP5 - updated for further consultation
PDF: DRAFT New Zealand OGP NAP5 - updated for further consultation
This document explains the problem we’re trying to solve and how the co-creation process shaped the proposed commitment. Following our workshop on 26 November, we have included draft milestones and implementation timelines for each commitment, along with stakeholders to engage with. You have until 8 December to provide feedback this.
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We want to hear what you think about these ideas.
You can share your thoughts by emailing the team at ogpnz@publicservice.govt.nz
Consultation will close on 8 December.
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New Zealand’s NAP5 timeline
New Zealand is working towards submitting a new National Action Plan to OGP by 31 December 2025. Here is our timeline:
- September/October 2025: Gathering ideas for commitments through online workshops and written input, and shaping them into a draft action plan.
- October/November 2025: Sharing responses to the input received, refining commitments with responsible agencies, and holding a final workshop to refine the draft plan.
- December 2025: Final opportunity for stakeholder feedback on the plan and submission of the finalised action plan to the Minister for the Public Service for approval.
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New Zealand’s approach to NAP5
New Zealand has been a member of OGP since 2013 and created four National Action Plans in that time. The Commission leads the development and coordination of NAPs for government.
The Commission’s approach to developing NAP5 builds off past experience, feedback from civil society and government agencies, and recommendations from OGP’s Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) made in the New Zealand Results Report 2022-2024 and the New Zealand Co-Creation Brief 2025.
The key points of guidance, or rules of engagement, for New Zealand’s approach to NAP5 are:
- The Minister for the Public Service has asked for a focused NAP5, well-aligned to Government priorities, and developed through a streamlined process.
- The OGP section of the Commission website and online workshops provide a space for ongoing stakeholder dialogue on NAP5. New Zealand will not convene an expert advisory group or formal multistakeholder committee for NAP5.
- The ideas most likely to become commitments in NAP5 will:
- Support the focus areas in the Commission’s action plan to strengthen Public Service integrity
- Be achievable without needing extra funding or resources
- Align with what Ministers and agencies are already working on
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What we’ve heard so far
Information session
Thursday 4 September from 1:30pm to 2:30pm
On 4 September, we hosted an online information session about the OGP and New Zealand’s approach to developing NAP5. A record of that discussion is below.
NAP5 Information Session record of discussion
Workshop 1
Thursday 11 September from 10:00am to 12:30pm
On 11 September, we hosted the first online workshop to develop NAP5. We used the focus areas in the Commission's Action plan to strengthen Public Service integrity to guide our conversation, and heard from civil society, public servants, and individuals on the ideas they have for advancing open government in New Zealand. A record of that discussion is below.
Workshop 1 record of discussion
Workshop 2
Tuesday 23 September from 1:00pm to 3:30pm
On 23 September, we hosted the second online workshop to develop NAP5. We used the themes from our first workshop to develop our ideas further and come up with potential commitments for NAP5. The ideas we used to guide our workshop and a record of our discussion are below.
Workshop 2 record of discussion
Workshop 2 ideas for development
Reasoned responses
Throughout NAP5 development the Commission received a wide range of ideas from the public and stakeholders. While these ideas were valuable, not all could be progressed as formal commitments under the plan.
The document below records these ideas, explains why they weren’t included as NAP5 commitments, and highlights related workstreams or initiatives outside the OGP context that address similar goals.